Naoyuki Sato

Naoyuki Sato (佐藤 直之, Satō Naoyuki^?), more commonly known as 猫又Master or 猫叉Master (both read as 'Nekomata Master') is a composer for Bemani games. His works have appeared in the Beatmania and Pop'n Music series. Most of his works are instrumental and new age. He has previously composed music for other non-Bemani games, including the Jikkyō Powerful Pro Yakyū series. He has also composed the music for Chihiro Yonekura's song, "Little Soldier". He is also the sound director for the Wii videogame, Elebits.

Songs

Admiral of the Seas (水上の提督)

• Appeared in:
  • BeatmaniaIIDX 11 RED (Playstation 2)

The long version of Admiral of the Seas is found in the Genso Suikoden V Limited Edition CD. "水上の提督" is read as "Suijou no Teitoku" The song is a remix version of Admiral Raja's theme in the Playstation 2 game, Suikoden V.

Beyond the Earth

• Appeared in:
  • Pop'n Music 10 (Playstation 2)
  • Pop'n Music 11 (Playstation 2)
  • Pop'n Music 12 Iroha (Playstation 2)
  • Pop'n Music 13 Carnival (Arcade)
  • BeatmaniaIIDX 9th Style (Playstation 2)

The long version of Beyond the Earth is in the album "Pop'n Music 12 Iroha AC & CS Pop'n Music 10". This song is the first song of Naoyuki Sato's to appear in a Bemani game.

Caring Dance

• Appeared in:
  • Pop'n Music 15 Adventure (Arcade)

The long version of this song can be found in the Pop'n Music 15 ADVENTURE soundtrack.

Infinite cave

• Appeared in:
  • BeatmaniaIIDX 13 DistorteD (Playstation 2)

Reflection Into the EDEN

• Appeared in:
  • BeatmaniaIIDX 12 Happy Sky (Playstation 2)

A long version of this song can be found in the Beatmania IIDX GOLD original soundtrack.

satellite020712 from Coded Arms

• Appeared in:
  • BeatmaniaIIDX 10th Style (Playstation 2)

A long version of this song can be found on 'V-Rare Soundtrack 12 - beatmania IIDX 10th Style'.

Sayonara Heaven (サヨナラ・ヘヴン)

• Appeared in:
  • Pop'n Music 11 (Playstation 2)
  • Pop'n Music 12 Iroha (Playstation 2)
  • Pop'n Music 14 FEVER (Arcade)
  • BeatmaniaIIDX 12 Happy Sky (Playstation 2)

The long version of Sayonara Heaven can be found in the album "Pop'n Music 13 Carnival AC & CS Pop'n Music 11"

The Smile Of You (feat. Jessy)

• Appeared in:
  • Beatmania IIDX 14 Gold (Arcade)

This song is originally from the video-game Elebits. Its long version can be found in the Elebits soundtrack.

The Queen's Knights (女王騎士)

• Appeared in:
  • Pop'n Music 13 Carnival (Playstation 2)

The long version of The Queen's Knights is available in the Genso Suikoden V Limited Edition CD. This song is a remix version of the Queen's Knights' theme in the Playstation 2 game, Suikoden V.

Tsuki Yuki Ni Mau Hana No You Ni (月雪に舞う花のように)

• Appeared in:
  • Pop'n Music 12 Iroha (Playstation 2)
  • Pop'n Music 13 Carnival (Playstation 2)
  • Pop'n Music 15 ADVENTURE (Arcade)

The long version of this song is found in the album "Pop'n Music 14 Fever AC & CS Pop'n Music 12 Iroha and 13 Carnival". The title of this song is based on traditional Japanese poetry. It is ambiguous and can be roughly translated to "Dancing Like A Flower During A Snowy Month", "Dancing Like A Flower On The Snow Moon", or even "Dancing Like A Flower On The Snow and Moon". Since this song first appeared in Pop'n Music 12 Iroha which had a theme of classical Japan, various traditional Japanese musical instruments can be heard in this song.

Trivia

• A Nekomata is a two-tailed cat demon of Japanese folklore.

See also

• List of Bemani Musicians

References

• Pop'n Music 15 Adventure Soundtrack Disc 2 Songlist http://www.konamistyle.jp/customfactory/popn15_st/list2.html